Sweet Potato Tots

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + cooling Cook: 10 min./batch
Yield about 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Air-fried sweet potato tots are a colorful, healthy snack or side that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Cooking spray
  • Sauce or maple syrup, for dipping

Directions

  1. Place unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; cool to room temperature.
  2. Peel off skins; grate into a large bowl. Add oil, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, paprika and onion powder until well combined. Scoop by tablespoonfuls; roll into 1-inch long cylinders.
  3. Preheat air-fryer to 400°. In batches, place into greased air-fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn; cook until tots are crisp, 5-7 minutes longer. Serve immediately with dipping sauce, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

5 tots: 149 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 406mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

With this air-fryer recipe, you can make homemade sweet potato tots with a crisp and crunchy texture in just minutes. They're perfect for a side to burgers or as the base for loaded tots! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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